It was a fitting end to MusicNL’s celebration week Saturday night as some of the province’s top talents were recognized during the annual awards gala.
Trad rock band Rum Ragged took home three awards for Album of the Year, best music video, and Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year presented by VOCM.
Not far behind with two apiece were With Violet, Ana Luisa Ramos, and Kellie Loder.
The awards gala marked an end to Music Celebration Week, which saw hundreds of musicians in the capital city for 4 days of performances, workshops and networking.
Full list of award winners:
Album of the Year – Presented by FACTOR
Rum Ragged – Gone Jiggin’Alternative Artist of the Year
With VioletCeltic/Traditional Artist of the Year Presented by VOCM
Rum RaggedClassical Artist of the Year Presented by MUN School of Music
Iris TrioCountry Artist of the Year
Justin FancyFan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year Presented by SaltWire
Jason BenoitFrancophone Artist of the Year
Port-Aux-PoutinesFolk/Roots Artist of the Year
Kellie LoderGlobal Music Artist of the Year
Ana Luísa RamosGroup of the Year Presented by Yamaha
With VioletIndigenous Artist of the Year
Summer BennettInstrumental Artist of the Year
Maria Cherwick & Jockey SpecialJazz Artist of the Year Presented by Coast 101.1
Ana Luísa Ramos
Adrian HouseLoud Artist of the Year
The Order of the Precious BloodMusic Video of the Year Presented
Rum Ragged
Directed by: Up Sky Down FilmsPop Artist of the Year Presented By DC Design House
Rachel CousinsRap/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Albert DaltonRising Star of the Year
Andrew Rodgers
Len O’NeillRock Artist of the Year Presented by George Street Association
Nick Earle & the Reckless HeartsSide Musician of the Year
Hunter MaddenSolo Artist of the Year Presented by Up Sky Down Films
ValmyRon Hynes Songwriter of the Year Presented by SOCAN
Kellie Loder
____________Industry Award Winners:
Artist Manager of the Year
David ShearsEvent of the Year Presented by Canadian AV Inc.
Spirit and Song Festival – First LightIndustry Professional of the Year Presented by College of the North Atlantic
Matt DinesMedia Person of the Year Presented by Ray Agency
Zach SnowMusic Educator of the Year Presented by Long & McQuade
Rosemary LawtonOutstanding Company of the Year Presented by Noseworthy Chapman
Hurricane MusicRecording Engineer/Producer of the Year
Michelle LaCourVenue of the Year
The ShipVolunteer of the Year
Alick Tsui & Christopher DeaconHonorary awards:
Unsung Hero Award
Jean HewsonDenis Parker Industry Builder Award
David Smallwood